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Compare 35 UK public pools — water 28.1°C, access 74/100 median

POOLS INDEXED 35
CITIES COVERED 7
AVG ACCESS SCORE 74/100
AVG WATER TEMP 28.1°C
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4 ways to decide where to swim

  1. Search by name or postcode

    Type into the box above — e.g. "Leith Victoria Swim" or a postcode like EH6. Hits on pool name, city, and postcode match.

    Try the search
  2. Filter by feature

    Only 4 of 35 indexed pools offer a diving pool. The finder surfaces them with prices and access scores.

    Open the finder
  3. Compare two pools

    Side-by-side: Brixton vs Queen Mother — 3.8km apart. See who wins on lane count, temperature, price, and access.

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  4. Calculate your £/year

    Enter swims per week. At £4.90 per swim (cheapest — Gorbals) vs a £40/month gym, the calculator shows the payback point.

    Open the calculator

Top-access pools right now

Leith Victoria Swim Centre Edinburgh · EH6 5HX straighten 25m thermostat 28.5°C score 96/100 Mile End Park Leisure Centre London · E3 4SN straighten 25m thermostat 28.0°C score 94/100 Stechford Cascades Birmingham · B33 8QA straighten 25m thermostat 28.5°C score 91/100 Ainslie Park Leisure Centre Edinburgh · EH5 2HN straighten 25m thermostat 28.5°C score 91/100 Tollcross International Swimming Centre Glasgow · G32 8QE straighten 50m thermostat 27.5°C score 88/100 Wythenshawe Forum Manchester · M22 5RX straighten 25m thermostat 28.0°C score 85/100

The Community Pool indexes 35 UK public pools across 7 cities. Every pool page carries an access score (median 74 / 100), verified swimmer-reported water temperature, and a live cost calculator.

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